Seven Hours at Horseshoe Bend Big Bend Castle Butte is one of

Castle Butte is one of the dominant spires in the valley

making time spent there feel enclosed rather than expansive

The long exposure was used to soften motion while preserving structure

The scene was photographed near sunset

Sometimes the atmosphere itself carries the weight

Seven Hours at Horseshoe Bend Big Bend Castle Butte is one ofHorseshoe Bend, Arizona Horseshoe Bend is one of the most photographed viewpoints in the American Southwest. Millions of people pass through every year. Its crowded, loud, and usually the last place I would choose to shoot. But this photograph wasnt made as a checklist stop. It was made at a breaking point. This image came from my very first self assigned expedition across the West. The pandemic had erased my job and the structure I had built my life